How Tomatoes Became Part of Egypt’s Culinary Story
In her award-winning book “Nile Nightshade,” Assistant Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul traces the tomato’s path to Egypt and explores how it became central to home kitchens across the country.
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Maryland Today
The Highs and Lows of the New ‘Wuthering Heights’
February 17, 2026UMD English professor ‘broods’ on movie’s interpretation of classic tale of romance and revenge.
Rediscovered Ukrainian Opera Presented at The Clarice
February 16, 2026This program explored Harkusha and the evolution of Lysenko’s vocal music in conversation with influential works.
Celebrating Community and Culture at UMD’s Nyumburu Cultural Center
February 13, 2026American Studies Professor Psyche Williams-Forson leads the center as it celebrates its 55th year.
WTOP
Bad Bunny’s Cultural Impact Lands in UMD Classroom
February 12, 2026Bad Bunny is one of the biggest artists in the world and also the subject of a new course at the University of Maryland.
UMD Launches Master of Professional Studies in Persian
February 11, 2026During this new yearlong program, students will become Persian language experts through immersive coursework and hands-on learning.
Michael Yung-An Yu Endowed Scholarship in Communication
February 11, 2026Proudly Announcing the Michael Yung-An Yu Endowed Scholarship in Communication
Maryland Theatre Guide
Dance Review: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company ‘Still/Here’ at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
February 11, 2026Read the review in Maryland Theatre Guide.
Driskell Center Receives $100,000 Terra Foundation Grant to Support Spring Exhibition ‘America Will Be!’
February 10, 2026The exhibition presents artworks that critically engage the image and symbol of the U.S. flag.
Broadway World
Review: STILL/HERE at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
February 09, 2026Bill T. Jones' masterwork remains urgently, defiantly alive.
Meet Environmental Historian Jayson Maurice Porter
February 06, 2026The assistant professor of history reflects on his research, teaching and the CEDAR Gallery, a student-centered space he is developing at UMD.